An adolescent has been a consistently, poor academic student due to a learning disorder. Which statement overheard by the nurse would support the possibility of a problem with the developmental stage competence versus inferiority?
a. "It's too hard to get good grades."
b. "I'll never be able to get into a good college."
c. "My parents are disappointed that I do so poorly in school."
d. "I don't want people to know I can barely read or write."
ANS: B
According to Erikson and the stage of competence versus inferiority, during school years (6 to 12 years of age), children gain new knowledge, learn new skills, and grow more compe-tent. If they lack successes in learning or productivity, children may develop a sense of infe-riority. The other options reflect problems with autonomy and guilt.
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